Sprintax for J-1 visa holders
Tax software for J-1 visa participants
File your J-1 visa tax return with Sprintax
Sprintax Returns makes tax preparation easy for J-1 students, teachers and researchers, interns and trainees, au pairs, summer work & travel and camp counselors, physicians and specialists.
- Prepare the tax documents you need (including federal and state tax returns and form 8843)
- E-file your federal tax return
- Claim your tax treaty benefits
- Receive your maximum J-1 tax refund
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Starting a new job on a J-1 visa?
Pay the right amount of income tax
When starting work, J-1 visa holders can prepare all of the pre-employment tax documents they need with Sprintax Forms.
- Ideal tax solution for J-1 employees
- Automatic generation of the forms you need (including W-4, 8233, W-8BEN)
- Claim applicable tax treaties
- Pay the correct amount of income tax – not more than you need to!
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J-1 visa tax exemptions
The US has signed tax treaty agreements with 67 countries around the world and, as a result, thousands of J-1 participants in the US are entitled to avail of tax exemptions or reduced rates of tax withholding.
However, whether or not you will be entitled to benefit from a tax treaty will depend on your personal circumstances.
What’s more, J-1 visa holders are typically considered to be nonresidents for tax purposes. With that in mind, you will likely be exempt from certain taxes, such as social security and Medicare (FICA tax) while in the US on a J-1 visa.
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J-1 visa holders tax FAQs
You may be wondering if you will have to pay taxes while in the US on a J-1 visa. The answer to this question is yes! In short, you will be required to pay federal tax on any income you earn. You may also have to pay state tax. Although this will depend on the location you live and work.
J-1 visa holders are typically considered to be nonresidents for tax purposes. For this reason, J-1 participants do not have to pay social security or Medicare tax while in the US.
No! TurboTax has been designed specifically to support US citizens and residents for tax purposes. J-1 participants are typically considered to be nonresidents. For this reason, TurboTax is not suitable for J-1 visa holders. However, Sprintax is the official nonresident tax filing partner of TurboTax. We can help you to file your nonresident tax return easily online.
Many J-1 visa holders are entitled to claim the child tax credit. However, the answer to this question will depend on your personal circumstances.
For example, nonresidents from Canada, Mexico, South Korea, or India may be able to claim the child tax credit and credits for other dependents.